Climeworks is hiring a
Tax Intern

Summary

Join Climeworks as a Tax Specialist and support the preparation of tax statements, sales tax declarations, and other tax-related tasks. Assist in preparing data sets for corporate income tax returns, review tax returns, and provide direct and indirect tax input on drafting contractual terms and conditions.

Requirements

• Have an HF diploma, Bachelor’s, or master's degree in business administration or economics
• Have an understanding of different types of taxes (income tax, VAT, corporate tax, etc.) and their application
• Have foundational knowledge in national and international tax law
• Have familiarity with VAT principles, compliance, and reporting requirements, including cross-border transactions
• Have a basic understanding of transfer pricing regulations, intercompany transactions, and documentation requirements
• Be able to drive new topics independently, possess good analytical skills, and demonstrate an open and flexible manner
• Be fluent in English (business language), with German being an advantage and other languages a plus

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of all VAT, EU Intrastat, and recapitulative statements
• Assist with sales tax and withholding tax declarations
• Prepare data sets for corporate income tax returns prepared by external service providers
• Review those tax returns prior to submission, along with any return-to-provision reconciliation
• Prepare stamp duty filings and provide support for tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities
• Procure tax residency certificates and file tax exemption declarations
• Prepare calculations of tax payments and review final tax assessments
• Provide direct and indirect tax input on drafting contractual terms and conditions, ensuring that vendor and sales invoice requirements are compliant
• Keep up to date with direct and indirect tax compliance developments affecting all group entities
• Support the preparation of the transfer pricing policy and assist Legal with drafting the corresponding intercompany agreements
• Aid Supply Chain & Procurement in identifying and managing documentation as well as mitigating customs duties and risks
• Provide a four-eye review of customs compliance processes